Cornwell

Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.

Grant Cornwell is an American educator, academic, and liberal education advocate. He served as the 15th president of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, from 2015 to 2025, following his role as president of the College of Wooster in Ohio. Previously, he was vice president and professor of philosophy at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.

Cornwell sold the one thing the country around it didn't have: water.

The on-the-ground condition of Cornwell is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Cornwell is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.